Become a Patron of ART | library deco

Where Black Art, Culture, and Knowledge Thrive

Enter a virtual library and digital repository where African American art, literature, and history are not only preserved—but celebrated. As a virtual patron of ART | library deco, you gain exclusive access to a curated online space that showcases the depth, diversity, and global reach of Black creativity.

Explore a dynamic range of original online exhibitions, curated Black art news, interactive cultural events, and an in-depth virtual library guide—all designed to connect you more deeply with Black culture, past and present. Our digital repository opens the door to Black Vintage Art History, uncovering rare archives and creative legacies that deserve to be seen, studied, and shared.

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Ways to Support the Library

Support the preservation and celebration of African American art and archives by becoming a patron of ART | library deco. While all visitors enjoy free access to our public resources, paid patrons unlock premium content—exclusive collections, early releases, and special features designed to deepen your connection to the archive. Join today and help sustain this vital cultural repository.

🎨 Patron Subscriber Membership Tiers

• 🖤 ART Library Patron – Pay What You Can Membership
  Get access to curated content and community updates.
• 🌟 ART Library Advocate – Monthly Membership Subscription
  Support our mission with a recurring monthly gift and enjoy the perks listed above.
• ✨ ART Library Collector – Yearly Membership Subscription
  Make a lasting impact with an annual contribution that helps preserve and promote Black art and culture for future generations, and enjoy the perks listed above.

When you subscribe, you become part of a growing, inclusive community that champions Black artists, scholars, and cultural heritage. Whether you’re an art lover, student, educator, or lifelong learner, ART | library deco offers a meaningful space for exploration, learning, and inspiration.

As a valued invested member, you’ll enjoy exclusive library perks:

• ✨ Weekly curated content on Black art and culture
• 📚 Access to Enter the library: Browse through our vast catalog and archive, and research resources.
• 🎟️ A personalized e-library art patron card
• 🎬 Exclusive invitations to virtual events hosted by the library
• 🛍️ Discounts at the DECO Shop
• 🖊️ Discounted virtual notary services

Our dedicated team is here to support your journey—whether you’re researching, teaching, creating, or simply enjoying the beauty of Black expression. We believe access to culture and knowledge is a right, not a privilege—and your support helps keep that access open to all.

💡 Your support as a member fuels our mission—bringing Black art and culture to the world through thoughtful storytelling, digital innovation, and community-driven preservation.

Join today. Share in our passion. Help shape the future of Black digital cultural memory.

Choose & Join Our Library Community Membership Tiers

Prefer flexibility? You can always make a one-time donation—every contribution, big or small, helps keep our virtual library and digital repository open and thriving. As a thank you, our donors at any level are added to our Friends of ART | library deco membership database and retain their donation level benefits for one year and receive all exclusive library perks listed above, along with a certificate of membership in the Friends. Learn more about the Friends of Art library deco.

Be a Friend of the Art Library

The Friends of ART | library deco was established in June 2025 as a visionary collective supporting the mission of Rooted in the library’s Art Manifesto. The Friends group uplifts the cultural legacy of African American artists by fostering community engagement, financial support, and advocacy. Members are dedicated to expanding access to digital archives, promoting education, and preserving Black visual culture through events, partnerships, and campaigns. Together, they amplify the mission of ART | library deco to serve as a living archive and artistic sanctuary for future generations. 

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